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The Newsletter of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church November 2007
211 Trinity Place West Palm Beach, Florida 33401www.holytrinitywpb.org
Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for
us. We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of thisworld, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love.
We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for the lovingcare which surrounds us on every side. We thank you for setting us a taskswhich demand our best efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which
satisfy and delight us. We thank you also for those disappointmentsand failures that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on youalone.
Above all, we thank you for your Son Jesus Christ; for thetruth of his Word and the example of his life; for his steadfast
obedience, by which he overcame temptation; for his dying,through which he overcame death; and for his rising to lifeagain, in which we are raised to the life of your kingdom.
Grant us the gift of your Spirit, that wemay know him and make him known; and
through him, at all times and in all places,may give thanks to you in all
things.
Amen
From the Interim Rector…..
If you attended the recent Town Meeting held after
both services, you will have heard the report of the Rector
Search Committee. At the time, the committee had nar-
rowed a field of over thirty candidates to three. Beth
Walton, Chairperson of the Search Committee reported that
all three are superior candidates. By the time you read this, it
is likely that invitations will have been issued to two of the
candidates to come to West Palm Beach for extended inter-
views with the Committee and the Vestry and a tour of West
Palm and environs. Actually, it is possible that when you are reading this, it will be a
matter of days, before or after the actual decision has been made.
Beth also indicated that there will be special periods of prayer leading up to the
decision. I am assuming that this has been an ongoing part of your prayer life; how-
ever, I hope you will be especially observant when the Committee calls us to prayer.
Because there is so much mystery in our faith – mystery simply means a reality
that cannot be adequately expressed in words and thoughts – we turn to the rich use of
symbols. In a few weeks, we will move into the season of Advent – a time of great ex-
pectation in the rhythm of the Christian Church. It is a season of hope – the yearning
for a light to shine into the darkness of the world.
It is a fitting and auspicious time to be anticipating the arrival of a rector. Your
new rector will join you in creating and celebrating a new advent for Holy Trinity as
you all eagerly celebrate the one who has come “to bring light and life to all people.”
I will soon begin a series of encouragements called, “The Care and Feeding of a
New Rector.” Listen for it on Sundays and watch for it in print.
In the meanwhile, first we will be celebrating the supreme characteristic of the
spiritual life, Thanksgiving, some times called by its Greek equivalent, Eucharist.
FOR THE VICTIMS
OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRES
The Diocese of San Diego is already providing emergency shelter
and assistance, and has established a 2007 Fire Relief Fund for
long-term recovery. Donations can be made to that fund, desig-
nated for “fire relief”; you may either donate online at http://
www.edsd.org/ or mail checks to:
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego
2728 6th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
The Diocese of San Diego is also collecting gift cards to Target, K-Mart, Walmart, and JC
Penney to be distributed to people who have lost property. Gift cards can be sent to the
above address to the attention of Canon Howard F. Smith.
Above all, we can pray. On the website at http://www.edsd.org/ there is a
prayer request list of people who have lost their homes or whose homes are in danger.
The Rev. Dr. Perry T. Fuller
Interim Rector
HOLY TRINITY
EPISCOPAL CHURCH211 Trinity Place
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 655-8650
(561) 655-6646 FAX
www.holytrinitywpb.org
THE HOLY TRINITY
STAFF
The Rev. Dr. Perry T. Fuller
Interim Rector
The Rev. Nancy H. Wynen
Clergy Assistant
The Rev. John W. Tucker
Chaplain
The Rev. Grant R. Sherk
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Canon Howarth L. Lewis
Deacon
Elizabeth Brown
Director of Christian Education
Mace Graham
Organist & Choirmaster
Carol A. Suhr
Director of Bells
Carol Provera
Parish Administrator
Brian Nehemias
Sexton
Holy Trinity is called to be a witness of
God’s love to the people of our commu-
nity and to the world through our open
doors, our open minds, and our open
hearts. All baptized persons are wel-
come to receive the Sacrament of the
Holy Eucharist. We are a community
on a spiritual journey, seeking to grow
in faith and service through our wor-
ship, education and outreach programs.
IN 1977, JIMMY CARTER BECAME THE 39TH PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES and Rubin Askew was the 37th Governor of Florida. The aver-
age annual income was $15,000. You could buy a new house for $49,300 or rent one for
about $240 a month. Gasoline was 65 cents a gallon, which was never even a thought
when driving a 1977 Cadillac that got about 8 miles to the gallon, or for the more eco-
nomically minded, the Ford Pinto would go forever on a tank of gas. You could fill the
tank for less than $10. The average new car cost $5995.
The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games win-
ning the World Series. Colleen McCullough’s, “The Thornbirds” was number one on
the New York Times Best Seller List, along with Larry McMurty’s, “Terms of Endear-
ment”. “Annie” and the revival of “The King and I” were running to packed houses on
Broadway. On television, Farrah Fawcett was America’s fantasy in “Charlie’s Angels”.
“Laverne and Shirley”, “Happy Days”, “Three’s Company”, “All in the Family”,
“Little House on the Prairie”, “Alice” and “Mash” were the top watched television
shows. “Star Wars”, “Smokey and the Bandit”, “The Goodbye Girl” and “Close En-
counters of the Third Kind” were sold out in theatres. “Saturday Night Fever” opened
with John Travolta. The fantastic BeeGee’s soundtrack fueled “disco fever” with hits
including, “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever”. Platform shoes, silk shirts and big hair
were all the rage. Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Rod Stewart, Queen,
Billy Joel, Wings, Carly Simon, Bob Seger, Barbra Streisand, and Barry Manilow
topped the music charts. Elvis Presley died and Bill Swift was rector. Oh,….. and I
came to Holy Trinity!
Stan Doyle was the organist choirmaster. I am forever grateful to Stan Doyle
for giving me the opportunity to serve as his assistant. My initial assignment was to
prepare music for the 8 am service, the 9 am family service as well as to assist with the
11 am service. Stan was a marvelous friend and teacher. He truly cared about his stu-
dents and did everything possible to make sure that we were succeeding. Just ask Gary
King! Stan taught me so much about church music ministry. His musicianship was
both astonishing and intimidating!
When I first came to Holy Trinity, there was no music at the 8 am service, so
Father Swift thought that it would be a great idea to start having music. It gave me a
chance to enjoy the massive pipe organ completely on my own. Stan supervised the
other two services, but 8 am was music totally of my choosing. Along with helping to
play at the services, I worked with the Children’s Choir.
A number of the “kids” were able to attend the 30th party including: Cam
Collins, Tara Collins, Kelly McCann, Jeff Lewis and a huge surprise, Brian
McCann!!! Susie Snayd emailed me to say congratulations and Holly and Susan Ful-
ton sent regards through their mom, Carole Dorsey. I now have some of their children
in our current Children’s Choir! Stan also asked me to help establish a “Folk Mass”
choir. When Michael Jones became our Curate in 1978, I found a kindred spirit in
appreciation of contemporary music of a liturgical nature that actually had some integ-
rity. Michael, his wife Susan Douglas Jones and I worked with a fun group of people
with guitars, flutes and beautiful voices who met weekly in the sanctuary to prepare
music for future folk masses. Father Jones played the drums, and I played on a piano
donated by Helen Grosjean, that had to be wheeled into the church every time we
wanted to use it
THANK YOU FORWONDERFUL YEARS !!!
WHEN FATHER RASNICK and
his family came to Holy Trinity in
1979, things really took off! We had
many years of wonderful, spirit-filled
worship, as well as social events that
helped to unify our congregation. As
a direct result, the two later services
were combined into one service at 10
am, with traditional music for Rite I
and more contemporary music for
Rite II. We created beautiful worship
together and I always knew I had his
support in trying new things with the
music. When Stan Doyle passed
away in November of 1989, Father
Rasnick asked me to take over. He
knew that after so many years of as-
sisting Stan that I was very familiar
with Trinity’s style of worship as well
as with the clergy, choir and parish-
ioners. With less than a month to pre-
pare for Christmas Eve services, I felt
so much support from the clergy,
choir and parishioners, that I knew
somehow it would all come together,
and it did. Shortly after the holidays
Father Rasnick announced to the con-
gregation that he had hired a new
organist/choirmaster, and reintro-
duced me! The standing ovation that
the congregation gave me told me
that they had confidence in me and
helped to relieve my own feelings of
self-doubt at being able to “fill Stan’s
shoes”! I knew that was impossible,
but I also knew that I had the support
of Father Rasnick, the staff, choir, and
the congregation.
Mace Graham
Organist/Choirmaster
Through the years we have shared in the lives of many
wonderful clergy, choir members, staff members and their fami-
lies. I personally thank them for the love, support, and kindness
they have shown me.
The Parish Choir, Bell Choir, and Carol Suhr have been
an absolute blessing in my life and the life of Holy Trinity. I want
to thank them for their gift of music and for providing the flowers
on the altar for my celebration, as well as much of the food, orga-
nizing, and preparation for the party. The hours they offer in ser-
vice to the church through their music is astonishing. Beyond
their commitment to the music program, they serve in many ca-
pacities. I don’t think there is a single committee or organization
within our church that does not have at least one choir member
serving. They are not afraid to “roll up their sleeves” and get to
work. Besides that, they are family. They help each other in tough
times and rejoice with each other in wonderful times as well.
Somehow this is beginning to feel like an Academy
Award acceptance speech! But I can’t leave the platform without
thanking my parents and family for the love, acceptance and
most of all for the example they have shown me.
I would like to thank all those who helped to make the
celebration of my 30 years at Holy Trinity so wonderful. Marilyn
VanDerlofske, Sheila and Julian Davies, Carolyn and Bernie
McCann, Nell Collins, Jim Richardson and Janet Donnelly
worked countless hours preparing for the party under quite ad-
verse conditions. The scrapbook that Marilyn assembled with all
of the beautiful letters from parishioners is fantastic!
Thank you for the wonderful words of encouragement in
those letters. Many others helped in the kitchen and with clean-up
after the party. At the risk of missing someone, I will just say
thank you to all who helped! Since we did not have the use of the
Parish Hall, the committee decided to use the Court Yard and
knew that they would have to work around the unpredictable
weather of late September in South Florida. The Court Yard
looked beautiful on Saturday, September 29th with tents and pot-
ted plants, table covers and decorations… and then the wind and
rain started!!! In spite of the less than accommodating weather,
everything went very nicely. Thank you for preparing the deli-
cious food that was enjoyed by all. I was so pleased to see so
many familiar faces as well as friends who have not been with us
for a while. Several people came from out of town, including my
mom, Janet Graham, from Maryland; former choir members Bon-
nie Alborano, from Ocala, Peter Berg, Tequesta; and Shellie Keit,
Rome, Georgia. Ann Greiser attended with her daughter, Suz-
anne Greiser Matuella and her daughter, (my God-daughter)
Hope, son Joe Joe, and Jenny Greiser Jones’ daughter Brittany.
Willow Woodard Morzella, our parish receptionist for many
years, attended with her daughter Christina. I was so pleased that
Bishop Frade and his wife, Diana were able to attend.
As I wrap this up, I want to thank Father Rasnick, Father
Perry, Father Tucker, Rev. Nancy, Hap, Father Sherk, the choirs
and staff for all that they have done and continue to do in my life
and in the life of our parish. We are so blessed to have you!
Wow! I can’t believe it
has been 30 years!
I think of the many joyous services we have
experienced through the years: Christmases, Easters,
confirmations, weddings, baptisms, Mardi Gras, Time
and Talent, Folk Masses, Songs of the Seasons, Fourth
of July celebrations, Trinitones events, and cantatas. I
remember the children, many of whom are now mar-
ried, some with children of their own, who played in
our holiday orchestras and Palm Sunday processions
and sang in our children’s choirs. Gathering children
by the fireplace in the Parish Hall. Singing songs ac-
companied by the guitar, while elderly church mem-
bers congregated to listen, amused by watching the
children rehearse the hand movements and lyrics. Joy-
ous laughter! Christmas pageants! Seeing the glow on
the faces of proud parents of twins, not even an hour
old! Watching the youth come together at a Confirma-
tion service to lay hands on a beloved friend. I remem-
ber racing to tell a bride, already on the arm of her fa-
ther and ready to process down the aisle, that the organ
had died. She graciously smiled and said the piano
would be just fine. Feeling a huge sense of relief when
a choir member got clear test results from their doctor.
I reflect on the sad, difficult and trying times
we have shared. The losses of loved ones. Sitting, hold-
ing the hand of a person in the hospital, sensing that
the end was eminent, but knowing that a new begin-
ning was on the brink. Singing as a precious family
member slipped away. Knowing that no spoken words
could comfort as much as the beautiful strains of
“Amazing Grace”. Hearing the family hum along
through their tears and sorrow. Trying to get through
“The Lord’s Prayer” without faltering as a parish-
ioner’s earthly life was celebrated by a handful of octo-
genarian contemporaries. People moving away. Chil-
dren growing up and going off to college to discover
new worlds. Family challenges that resulted in mem-
bers no longer attending. Divorce, death, illness, isola-
tion. Hurricanes! Disasters. I will never forget the
way the congregation came together on September 11th,
2001 to offer comfort and healing, not just to our pa-
rishioners, but to the community as well. The service
we had helped many people cope in the wake of na-
tional tragedy. I think of the many people who have
come and gone in the life of our church in the past 30
years. So many who were here when I arrived are still
worshipping with the new people who seem to arrive
weekly! Hallelujah!!!
As I told the congregation on September
30th, I have saved many of the beautiful cards, notes,
and photographs you have sent me through the
years. I have one birthday card that an elderly pa-
rishioner sent to me that definitely sums it all up.
She said, “People come and go in our lives. People
change. The more you get to know some people,
the less you want to be around them. I have known
you for a long time, and I still like you! And that’s
doing good kid!”
So… to our wonderful parishioners, “I’ve
known you for 30 years, and I still like you!!! And
that’s doing good!”
Mace Graham
HAPPY CHOIR
BIRTHDAYS TO
November 4th
Cathy Lewis
November 9th
Nancy Drevich
November 27th
Nancy MaassNovember 4th
ANNIVERSARIES
November 22ndHarold and Norma Carter
November 25thJulian and Sheila Davies
You are cordially invited to…
On Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd,
the choir will be sponsoring,
“THANKSGIVING AT GOD’S
HOUSE”, in the Youth
House after the 10:30 am
service. The choir will pro-
vide the turkey and gravy, as
well as beverages. You will be asked to
bring a vegetable or dessert. Please bring
s o m e - thing that you always enjoyed preparing
for your own Thanksgiving feast! Since we are not able to
use the Parish Hall it is very important that we know the
exact number of people who will attend. We will be able
to accommodate 70 people in the Youth House. Sign up
sheets are on the bulletin board in the Court Yard.
So… dig out those old family recipes and tantalize our
taste buds! Tickets are available after the 10am service
from choir members or by contacting the Church Office.
The cost of the dinner is $5.00 for adults, and $3.00 for
children. Anyone wishing to assist with food preparation,
table decorations, serving, or clean-up, please sign-up in
the Court Yard or see our “Patron Saint of Turkey”, Carol
Suhr or Mace. Those helping this year look forward to a
day of scrumptious food and lively conversation!
“Sing to the Lord of the harvest.
Sing songs of love and praise.”
Save the Date“Songs of the Season”
With The Trinitones
Wednesday, December 19, 20077:00 p.m. in the Church
$10.00 per personNursery will be available.
In Celebration of the Abundance of our Blessings
The Rev. Dr. Perry T. Fullerand
The Vestry of Holy Trinity
Request Your Presenceat the
Annual Harvest Dinner
Monday 12, November 20076:30 pm Social Hour
7:15 pm Dinner
Bethesda-By-The-Sea141 South County Road, Palm Beach
R.S.V.P By 1, November 2007561-655-8650
If you are interested in being a Host/Hostess
please call Michele Jones @ 561 252-7457
Cost of admission is one non-perishable food item to bedonated to the C.R. O.S, Ministry’s Food Pantry
and Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse.
AdventAt Holy Trinity
“Seeing Christ in Others”
MIDVENTTwo Eucharistic Celebrations in Advent
Wednesdays
December 5 and 12, 2007
7:00 PMWith a meditative quality, simple chants, candles, and
prayerful expectancy. these services are for all ages.
Advent Wreath WorkshopNovember 28, 2007
Youth House7:00 p.m.
What if this Advent we chose to be intentional about seeing Christ in
everyone we encountered? Usually that’s easiest with those we love.
What about the rude person in line, the harassed grocery store clerk?
We know who they are for each of us. What if at each encounter, we
taught ourselves to think:
“I see the face of Christ in you.”
BEGIN EARLY TO TEACH
STEWARDSHIP TO
YOUNG PEOPLE
AS A WAY OF LIFE
On November 4th all children and youth will
turn in their 2008-2009 pledge cards and receive
their pledge envelopes for the coming year. Join us
as our youngest members show their support in
time and treasure on this special Sunday.
Did You Know……
Youth Survey from USA Today reports 1,800 young
people, ages 13 to 25,
61 percent feel personally responsible for mak-
ing a difference in the world.
81 percent have volunteered in the past
year.100% of Holy Trinity youth have volunteered
this year, states Elizabeth Brown.
69 percent consider a company’s social and envi-
ronmental commitment when deciding where to
shop.
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
AND INSTALLATION
Please join us as we honor out Church School
Teachers on November 18th at the 10 a.m. service.
Join us as we celebrate all the wonderful people
who make Christian Education so vibrant at Holy
Trinity.
Rediscover Spirituality by “Letting Go”
By Elizabeth Rogers Brown
Director of Christian Education
Children at play have much to teach us. As I was watching our young children
enjoying our church playground this became very clear to me. As adults we relish con-
trolling our lives. We make lists; I make them by the hour! We set goals. We have agen-
das. We rush though our days attempting to manipulate and manage their outcome.
We fear losing control. We plan how to experience God because we want to have
a connection with the divine. We try hard to achieve this by organizing and structuring
the experience. It doesn’t work that way as hard as we may attempt.
Watch children at play. Why do children spin around and around until they get
so dizzy they fall down? Why do they seem to get so much joy from simple games of pin
the tail on the don- key or Ring-Around-the –Rosie? Why is this disori-
ented state so much fun for children to
seek?
Brain scientist Dr. Andrew New-
berg in his book Why God Won’t Go Away
explained it this way: With increasing re-
petitive activity the orientation association
area of the brain becomes differentiated.
The result of this differentiation is a softer,
less precise definition of the boundaries of
self, which opens the door to a unitary
state. In other words, children have found a por-
tal to a realm that transcends the mundane.
Most of the time we experience the world as something we move through, but
from which we are set apart. We live in a world of self-concern that come from our egos.
An activity very different from our normal behavior has the potential of altering
emotions and moods. The separation from the world becomes less and less distinct as we
lose our normal tight control. The boundaries that imprison us soon dissolve.
We diminish the self-the ego. We just let go. This surrender reminds us that the
spiritual life is bigger than we are. Surrender is falling backward and letting the universe
catch us.
Children surrender to this natural rhythm of delight all the time. It frees them for
new delights and greater perceptions. We can learn from the children to have a transcen-
dent experience of God, we need to escape the limiting boundaries of the self and bypass
the critical mind. Somehow we need to break through our need to control to an attitude
of complete surrendering of self.
How can the educational offerings at Holy Trinity help adults let go of that need
to control? Perhaps we need to take a hard look at the content of the adult educational
offerings. Do we offer a healthy balance of programs aimed at the intellect and the heart?
Do we offer programs and activities that help people find spiritual meaning in their
lives?
In Matthew 18:1-5, Jesus said we must become like children. Try to let go and
through surrender you may become more childlike and open to the wonder and joy of
the moment. As we seek to learn, we watch children at play.
In His name,
Elizabeth
Saint ElizabethChapter
Annual
NOVEMBER 18thIN THE LIBRARY
AFTER THE8:00 & 10:00 a.m.
SERVICES
There will bemany goodies to
purchase or itemsto freeze for your
Thanksgivingdinner desserts.
PLEASE TAKE NOTEDuring the summer months, the income from our
pledged givers dropped off by $20,000.00. We
would like to say that our financial obligations also
dropped off, but alas, they did not. Now that we
are moving out of summer into the fall, we encour-
age you to bring your pledged giving up to date. If
your circumstances have changed, please have a
confidential conversation with Fr. Perry so an ad-
justment may be made. - Fr. Perry and the Vestry
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
The Vestry and the Lay Ministry Commission
would like to match those who need rides to vari-
ous church functions, including Sunday services,
with those who might be able to offer a ride. If you
are in need of transportation, please call the Parish
office at 561-655-8650. Once we have a list, we will
make every attempt to connect you with a driver.
CENTENNIAL CORNERNews About Holy Trinity’s 100th Birthday Celebration
CENTENNIAL
ORNAMENT
AVAILABLE
IN THE
GIFT SHOP
This beautiful one-of-
a-kind, limited edi-
tion ornament com-
memorates the 100th
Birthday of Holy Trin-
ity. The design for this
stained glass com-
memorative originated
from sketches made of Holy Trinity from photographs by
banner artist, Glenda Clark. That design was rendered
again into this beautiful ornament by Tina Steenerson.
Using a combination of techniques which include silk
screen, hand tinting and kiln firing, each stained glass
piece holds forever the memories of times past. There
will be a limited number of this beautiful keepsakes avail-
able, so don’t delay. Each will come beautifully packaged
and absolutely suitable for holiday gift-giving. Just $25
each. Proceeds will benefit the 2008 Holy Trinity Centen-
nial Celebration.
FINANCE COMMISSION NEEDEDIf you are interested in serving on a finance commission during
the Centennial year. We are seeking private and corporate
funding for the many exciting events to come, so if you have an
interest in this area of participation, please call Missy Rovinelli
at 386-6118.
MARDI GRAS VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED
February seems like a long time from now, but many hands
and helpers are still needed for the Centennial Mardi Gras cele-
bration. Watch the parish bulletin for our next meeting time
and make a plan to join this wonderful commission.
This Centennial celebrates Holy Trinity. Please give
prayerful consideration to joining a committee soon!
Enormous
Thanks!
We extend our deep appreciation to
everyone who worked with us to make
Mace’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
so wonderful. We especially want to recog-
nize Fr. Perry, Jim Richardson, Carolyn
McCann, Nell Collins, the choirs of Holy
Trinity and the multitude of others who
answered our calls for help!
Marilyn VanDerlofske & Sheila Davies
As we enter into the season of celebrat-
ing our national Thanksgiving and the coming
of Christ, the youth group is really getting
busy!
NOVEMBER 10 – LOCK-IN at the
church. We will start off our lock-in by go-
ing to the Laura Bonapastore Benefit at
Bak Middle School. The lock-in itself will
start at 8:30 at the Youth House. If you are
only coming to the lock-in, let us know. We
are still deciding whether to do something
after the benefit, so we need to know how to give you a time and
place to meet us.
NOVEMBER 12 HARVEST DINNER – We will be serving at the
Harvest Dinner, being organized by our own Michele Jones! And
cooked by our own Jim Walton. Each server is expected to wear a
white shirt and black long pants or skirt.
DECEMBER 8 – BISHOP’S BALL – in Miami. We plan to go
along with other Tri-Parish youth. Still looking into finding a place
to stay overnight in Miami.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS on November 14 and 28 be-
gin at 5:30, and include supper, devotions, planning, and games.
We end each evening between 8 and 8:30pm.
ADVENT: The Wednesday night programs will include the whole
congregation. Watch the Sunday bulletins for details. We won’t
need parents to cook for us until Jaunary.
MISSION TRIP – we will be having a t-shirt tie-dying party with
the other 2 churches in January to get to know each other better,
watch for more announcements.
KANUGA WINTERLIGHT: Open to Grades 9-12. Register online at
kanuga.org on your own. You must pay your own registration,
however scholarship money is available through the Tri-Parish
Council and Holy Trinity. Call Julie Winchester to reserve a spot
(for free) on the bus.
Rev. Nancy
The Rev. Nancy H. Wynen
Clergy Assistant
A Reminder forAcolytes
Acolytes should dress appropriately and re-
spectively for church. Please remember that
when acolytes are serving at the altar, they are
seen by the congregation and their dress should
not detract from the service. Since the most visi-
ble part of their dress is shoes, please do not
wear flip-flops, crocs or other casual wear. If
sneakers must be worn, they should be clean
and in good condition. Boys should always
wear socks. All acolytes are asked to pick a robe
that is long enough - robe hems should be 2 to 4
inches above the floor. Girls are asked not to
treat their robe as a dress or skirt. Boys are
asked to wear long pants. If you are unable to
serve, please try and find a replacement or call
Jeff Lewis at 642-8288 if you are unable to do so.
THE WOMEN’S
BOOK CLUB
SELECTIONS
November 19The Sound and the Fury
by William Faulkner.
Hostess is Mimi Holley.
December 17Christmas After All:
The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift
by Kathryn Lasky.
Hostess is Andrea Thomas.
This book is found in the children’s section
January 21, 2008A Thousand Splendid Suns
By Khaled HosseiniHostess to be announced.
Holy Trinity Episcopal Churchand
The Alexander W. Dreyfoos, Jr. School of the ArtsDepartment of Choral Music
PRESENT
A ConcertIn Honor of St. Cecilia
Featuring
The School of the Arts SingersBelle Chanson
The Singing GentsArlene Sparks, Director
Sunday, November 18, 20072:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation $10211 Trinity Place • West Palm Beach
November Birthdays
11-1 John Leisinger
11-2 Sam Hadley
11-3 Mary Ifft
11-4 Catherine Lewis
Madalyn Thornton
11-5 Mason Farnan
Sarah Michaelides
Joshua Tenore
11-6 Tom Burns
Susan Hammell
Charles Matuzak
Chad Phillips
11-7 Jack Tucker+
Mimi Holley
11-9 Nancy Drevich
Tim Brown
11-11 Patti Powers
Nell Collins
Watch over your servants, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be. Strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discour-
aged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; and in their hearts may your peace which passes all understanding abide all the days of their lives.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
11-12 Sarah Dolce
Patricia Warren
11-13 Kai Li Jette
Tim Mac
11-14 Ann Sowers
Caroline Liberti
Thomas Carroll
11-15 Donald Fountain
Lois Burns
11-16 Frank Farnan
Nancie Clark
Sharon Adams
11-19 Carly Engleton
11-20 Erin Donnelley
Iler Ferguson
11-23 Scott Donn
Michele Jones
11-24 Emory Rogers
Rusty Grant
11-26 Mark Bradshaw
Andi St. Antoine
11-27 Pat DeHon
Nancy Maass
11-28 Sarah Longo
Elona Henry
11-29 Kaitlyn Adams
Bill Sned
11-30 Andrea McMillan
Valerie Wheat
If your name has inadvertently been
omitted from this list,
please call the Parish Office and accept
our apologies.
NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 11 NOVEMBER 18 NOVEMBER 22
Thanksgiving Day
NOVEMBER 25
LECTORS 8:00 a.m.
Bill Bromley
John Burns
10:00 a.m.
Michelle Parker
Missy Rovinelli
8:00 a.m.
Avonelle Forbes
10:00 a.m.
Jim Richardson
Malcolm Lewis
8:00 a.m.
Bill Bromley
Jim Richardson
10:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Donn
Janet Maby
10:00 a.m.
Janet Metzger
8:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Lee
Missy Rovinelli
10:00 a.m.
Jeff & Cathy Lewis
CHALICE BEARERS 8:00 a.m.
Bill Bromley
Sheila Blackwell
10:00 a.m.
Missy Rovinelli
Nancy Drevich
8:00 a.m.
Malcolm McCampbell
Sheila Blackwell
10:00 a.m.
Tom St. Antoine
Charles Lee
8:00 a.m.
Bill Bromley
Jim Richardson
10:00 a.m.
Janet Metzger
Britt Deviney
10:00 a.m.
Janet Metzger
Sheila Blackwell
8:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Lee
Missy Rovinelli
10:00 a.m.
Britt DeViney
Jeff Lewis
Andrea Thomas
GREETERS 8:00 a.m.
Freda Brehm
Mary Hadley
10:00 a.m.
Laura Rummans
Michele Jones
8:00 a.m.
Marcia Johnston
Valerie Bartow
10:00 a.m.
Julie & Andy Kjos
Jane Sturgis
8:00 a.m.
Jo Jo Hicks
Becky Walton
10:00 a.m.
Nancy White
Susie Bryant
8:00 a.m.
Sandra Heaton
Marlene Bromley
10:00 a.m.
Van Scherff
Pat Tickner
COFFEE HOUR
10:00 Coffee Hour
On the north side of the
Church.
8:00 a.m.
Sandra Heaton
Marlene Bromley
10:00 a.m.
Women’s Book Club
8:00 a.m.
Bill & Rose Walton
10:00 a.m.
Marilyn VanDerlofske
Susie Bryant
Missy Rovinelli
8:00 a.m.
Sarah Michaelides
10:00 a.m.
Carolyn McCann
Pat Stickler
Pat Tickner
8:00 a.m.
Mimi Holley
10:00 a.m.
Kathy Randolph
ACOLYTES
1st Server
Crucifer
2nd Server
Torches
Carriger Paine
Mason Farnan
Katie Robinson
Patrick Morasco
Nicholas Robinson
Chris Layman
Mary Layman
Evan Parker
Emily Hammell
Blake Hammell
Logan Parker
Libby Parker
Michael Shanker
Rachel Shanker
Malley Puc
Tucker Luttier
Ilya Dolce
Sammy Luttier
Drew Howard-Smith
Ashley Howard-Smith
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious
care and keeping all the men and women of
our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend
them day by day with your heavenly
grace; strengthen them in their trials and
temptations; give them courage to face the
perils which beset them; and grant
them a sense of your abiding presence
wherever they may be;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.